A Movie Scene Quiz

1950's film

A woman is strangled and we see her murder reflected in the lens of her eyeglasses which have fallen to the ground.

Is it Strangers On a Train?

It certainly is.

Your turn

Mid-forties

The boy makes the journey to his friend's house to get a name for his new pet, only to find out when he gets there that his friend has passed away.

(I'm off to bed now, but plan to be here early tomorrow morning. )

The Yearling?

You betcha! The Yearling is correct.

Your turn.

1940's film

He moved to New York for a job and has been living with his childhood friend while he hunts for a home for his family to live in. He announces that he will have to quit his job because he cannot find a place for his family to live. His childhood friend's girlfriend owns a vacant cottage, but she's reluctant to rent it to this man because she fears his ethnic background will offend the neighbors in the area. Her attitude causes the break-up of her engagement to the man's friend.

Gentleman's Agreement?

Right you are.

Your turn.

Forties film

He becomes very agitated when she enters the room in her robe. The pattern of her robe disturbs him - so does the pattern on the bedspread. He becomes very stressed.

Spellbound?

Yes, indeed. Spellbound is correct.

1960's film

We see a somewhat intoxicated man rather casually cutting off the tops of two rows of parking meters.

Hud

No, it is not Hud.

Cool Hand Luke?

Now you got it, eoe. Cool Hand Luke it is

Your turn.

Early 60's"
Her partner is drunk and causes a scene as he curls up on the dance floor to take a nap. The big, handsome stranger with the Texas drawl scoops him up, tosses him across his shoulder and still manages to help her on with her coat.

Is it "North to Alaska", eoe?

Nope.
('North to Alaska' was one of my mothers' favorites!)